Cloth Diapers

So, Scott and I have decided (at least try) to use cloth diapers. Cloth diapers have come a long way. There are so many different styles and options. It's pretty overwhelming.

But, I really wanted to make the commitment for a couple of reasons.

• First: disposable diapers have some pretty creepy toxic chemicals that I wouldn't really want hanging around in my panties.


• Second: disposable diapers make up the third largest consumer item in landfills, and represent about 4% of solid waste. In a house with a child in diapers, disposables make up 50% of house hold waste. We already recycle and compost, so it would probably be much more for us. (realdiaperassociation.org)


• Finally, it is much more cost effective.

I attended a Cloth Diapering Class at Belly Bliss here in Denver. Lisa from Living Earth Babies taught the class. It was so informative and great. I really left with the confidence that cloth diapering is achievable. Here is a link to her site - she has so much great information there. http://www.livingearthbabies.com/ You can see all the different options for cloth diapers, and my registry ;)

I have selected this Grobaby brand of cloth diapers. These diapers are one size fits most - from newborn to toddler. I plan on using a diaper service when baby first comes home. That way we can get up and running and hopefully get on some sort of schedule. The service should make it very easy to stick to cloth diapering. The diaper service will deliver the old fashioned prefold diapers that most people are familiar with. However, here is the innovation in diaper pins - the snappy. It has little teeth like ace bandage clippies:

Once we get going, then we will switch over to these GroBaby one size diapers. I anticipate that to happen about 2 - 3 months in. I think the one size diapers will fit a lot better at that point as well. They are a bit bulky on newborns. Another neat thing about these GroBaby diapers is that they have disposable (biodegradable), fragrance & dye free, plastic & chlorine free, flush-able inserts. We can use these on vacations, etc.

Another really cool innovation in cloth diapering is this little sprayer dilly-o. You hook this guy up to the toidy and use it to spray out the diapers. Looks like a great little gadget.

So, wish me luck. I know hardly anyone does cloth diapering anymore. I have friends who have tried and were unsuccessful. I am sharing with you all in hopes that you will support and encourage us in the decision. It also helps solidify the commitment I want to make to myself. We'll see how it goes, of course, I will keep you posted!

Belly Pictures!!!

So my belly is finally popping! I am so excited to share some belly pictures! Here are a few so you can see the change.

This first one is from September 27th. I was 20 weeks pregnant and in my second trimester. This was after Dana's baby shower. I was excited because the bump was starting to look like a pregnant bump instead of just a little thicker midline.

October 7th through the 14th we were on our babymoon in Maui. I am about 21 -22 weeks pregnant here.

I had to add this one for fun. I was Dara Torres for Halloween. Here is a picture of me with my cousin, Leah at the California Cafe. Feeling good - still in my second trimester.

Now, here I am 11/10 on a hot date with Scott, now I am 26 weeks pregnant - in my 6th month. Have to post a shout out to my friend Lisa for letting me borrow this hot little shirt. Nothing like feeling like a million bucks when you're sporting the belly. The girls never looked so good. More on the nursery renovation in the background in an upcoming post.

Check it out. 20 days later and I popped. Here is a photo from this past weekend. November 30th. I am officially in my 3rd trimester now - my 7th month. Crazy how fast the time goes. Scott was doing some sanding in the hallway going downstairs and I was painting upstairs. Hence the mask. More on the construction to follow.